Have you felt the tension around Nashville lately? #NewNashville vs #OldNashville. It’s a real thing and, I promise, it’s not going to stop anytime soon. This article from The East Nashvillian – WTF – is worth a read as it captures the frustrations of Newcomers vs The Established quite well.
The meat of the article surrounds the “controversy†of certain residents of East Nashville wanting to stop the passing trains from sounding their horns as they pass through. The vitriol of the article towards the organizer of this movement is palpable. However, it’s also the biggest pain point of where the article falls apart.Â
It’s an Op Ed piece so a bit of flair and anger is expected, I get that, but there’s a somewhat childish slant to the mud slinging against Houston or LA that undermines the entire piece. Being upset about Nashville’s expedited growth is one thing but stamping your feet because your favorite bar is different now is another thing entirely.
Please don’t get me wrong, the article is filled with sentiments that properly capture the frustrations of the growth. As the article states, this isn’t East Nashville’s first painful growth spurt and it won’t be last but surely there’s a better way to preserve our history, our architecture and our cities vibe than shitting on anyone with a different opinion?